Terminologia Embryologica

Terminologia Embryologica is an international standard of terminology that is used in the field of Embryology. It was developed by the Federative International Programme for Anatomical Terminology (FIPAT), a part of the International Federation of Associations of Anatomists (IFAA).

History

The first edition of the Terminologia Embryologica was published in 1994. It was developed as a part of the FIPAT's efforts to standardize anatomical terminology. The second edition was published in 2013, and it included new terms and updates to existing terms.

Purpose

The Terminologia Embryologica is intended to provide a standard set of terms for use in the field of embryology. This helps to ensure that researchers and practitioners around the world are using the same terms to describe the same concepts, which can help to improve communication and understanding in the field.

Structure

The Terminologia Embryologica is organized into sections based on the different stages of embryonic development. Each section includes a list of terms related to that stage of development, along with their definitions and any relevant synonyms. The terms are listed in Latin, with translations provided in several other languages.

Use

The Terminologia Embryologica is used by researchers and practitioners in the field of embryology, as well as by students studying the subject. It is also used by other medical professionals who need to understand embryological terms as part of their work.

See also

• Terminologia Anatomica
• Terminologia Histologica

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